by Barry | Sep 11, 2013 | Character, Communication, Environment, Goals, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Success, Teamwork, Values, Vision
For more than two years Scott Fay has been my coach, mentor, and most importantly, my friend. When I was trying to separate who I was from what I did, and come up with a plan for the rest of my life, Scott believed in me and pushed me in the right direction. Although...
by Barry | Sep 9, 2013 | Attitude, Communication, Growth, Influence, Inspiration, Intentionality, Relationships
Have you ever been really frustrated and were ready to tear the head off the next person that happens to come your way? Did you ever consider saying “thank you” to them in lieu of the first thing that comes into your mind? I think I can safely answer...
by Barry | Sep 6, 2013 | Awareness, Decision Making, Intentionality, Purpose
Two or three times a year, my wife Michelle and I go stay at a friends vacation home in the Columbia River Gorge. Even though it is less than an hour east of us, it feels like we have completely removed ourselves from the grid that we call everyday life. It’s a...
by Barry | Sep 4, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality, Success, Vision
The last few years I have really made an effort to focus on the things that matter. My family, building my business and growing personally and professionally. What I have found is that the environment we find ourselves in can interfere with that focus. When I...
by Barry | Sep 2, 2013 | Awareness, Environment, Focus, Growth, Intentionality
This is the first time in 23 years that we have not had either of the boys home during the summer. Yes, we miss them and at least Spencer has visited a few times but there is one big problem with not having them at home … Firewood! I made the decision that I...
